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ELA 10.5_21I_ DeMarco/Riccobono 7/7 Task 21 Template (Informational or Explanatory/Analysis L1, L2, L3): How does Harper Lee show Scout’s growing understanding of social and racial equality and injustice throughout the novel? After reading To Kill A Mockingbird, write an essay that addresses the question and analyzes Lee’s use of characterization, particularly point of view and tone, to show the growth of Scout throughout the novel providing examples to illustrate and clarify your analysis. What conclusion or implications can you draw? L2 In your discussion, address the credibility and origin of sources in view of your research?

ELA 10.1_4A_ Wagner/ Somalingam 7/7 Task 4 Template (Argumentation/Comparison L1): What makes a hero? After reading folklore and modern day informational text, write an essay that compares the hero’s traits from times past to the traits found in the modern hero and argues (content). Be sure to support your position with evidence from the text(s).

ELA 9.1_4A _Tracy/Campie 7/7 Task 4 Template (Argumentation/Comparison L1): What is the most logical cause of Edgar Allen Poe’s death? After reading “Four Selections on Poe’s Death” and other informational texts, write an essay that compares the possible causes of his death and argues which is the most logical. Be sure to support your position with evidence from the text(s).

ELA 9.6_21A_Dunn/Johnson Smith/Chapman 7/7 Task 21 Template (Informational or Explanatory/Analysis L1, L2, L3): How does the Odyssey relate to life today? After reading The Odyssey, write an essay that addresses the question and analyzes the main features of this epic, providing examples to illustrate and clarify your analysis. What conclusion or implications can you draw?